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£83,953

Custom 1947 Packard Super Clipper Eight Boattail Speedster

United States • 15 Sept 2022

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This is a custom-built 1947 Packard Super Clipper Eight Boattail Speedster, built in the late 1990s. It features a modified body, a 356ci inline-eight engine with an Edmonds cylinder head, a three-speed manual transmission with overdrive, and a burgundy leather interior. The car sold for $92,500 in September 2022.

Condition

7

While the car presents well with its custom boattail speedster bodywork, maroon and black finish, and burgundy leather interior, the listing mentions that the build was completed in the late 1990s and nearly 190 miles have been driven since completion of the build. This suggests some age to the build. The unknown true mileage and need for an oil change indicate some use and potential need for maintenance. There are no glaring issues that would suggest damage or poor condition, but the age and modification level keep it from being in truly pristine condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

21227033

Odometer:

190 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

TMU 356ci Inline-Eight Column-Shifted 3-Speed Manual Transmission Overdrive Custom Boattail Speedster Bodywork Maroon w/Black Fenders Burgundy Leather Upholstery 15" Steel Wheels w/Polished Covers Haartz Cloth Soft Top Quad Taillights Power-Adujstable Front Seats Power Windows Edmonds Cylinder Head Dual Carburetors
This 1947 Packard was manufactured as a Super Clipper Eight sedan and underwent a custom build completed during previous ownership in the late 1990s.

The body was customized with boattail speedster-style body work, a folding soft top was installed, and leather upholstery was added.

Power is provided by a 356ci inline-eight paired with an overdrive-equipped three-speed manual transmission, and additional equipment includes an Edmonds cylinder head and dual carburetors along with AutoMeter gauges, woodgrain trim, power windows, and power-adjustable front seats.

Purchased by the current owner in 2019, this modified Packard is now offered on behalf of the current owner with a...